Chapter 636

The warp gates have reached an unprecedented level compared to the early stages of the gate crisis and even the initial advance of the Allied Forces. Each warp gate, which has become a fountain of monsters, constantly spews out monsters into the world, and the level of this has become incomparable to the past. However, many things have changed from the direction this world was supposed to go. The original Gate crisis eventually ended in the original work. Compared to the original point, humanity's power was excessively overwhelming. There is the giant weapon Titan, which did not exist in the original. Even with just that, there is the Immortal, the army of the Flame Dragon, in an overwhelming situation. The Gate crisis itself has not changed. Strictly speaking, even without the Titan and Immortal, the Gate crisis was originally supposed to end. It may take a little longer than now, but there is no way that humanity, weaker than now, can overcome the disaster. In June, the Allied Forces began to attack the major city of Wallen on their way to the capital of Rezelun, starting a large-scale battle for the first time since the Serendia battle last winter. There are Titans that have become much stronger than during the Serendia battle. And there is the Immortal, which did not exist during the Serendia battle. And even the original Allied Forces. However, even they could only look up at Ellen with eyes that seemed to see her as a goddess. Since Serendia, it was her first appearance in battle. But those who had always fought alongside Ellen could feel that the hero was somehow very different. Even during battle. Even now that the battle was over. She had a vacant look and expression as if something had been emptied out of her. "Hero... are you okay?" A knight who had fought alongside Ellen, jumping down from a pile of corpses, asked cautiously. -Nod. Ellen just nodded her head slowly. Her fighting style seemed to exclude emotions and had become more sophisticated and sharper. As if she had paid the price of sacrificing everything unrelated to the battle. Ellen had become stronger than she was in Serendia. But those who saw Ellen couldn't help but feel an enormous sense of discomfort. Somehow. It felt like there was no soul in all her movements and actions. Everyone felt that way. * * * Despite the fact that the cities had become more dangerous, the damage suffered by the Allied Forces during the capture of Wallen was less than that of Serendia. Everyone knew that the improved power of the Titans was important. And something else. A unit that was too powerful to overlook. Vanguard soldiers wearing iron helmets with face masks that everyone covered their faces with. And an enormous number of archmages who had all turned their black robes inside out in the rear. Because of them, everyone knew that Wallen had fallen faster and easier than in Serendia. Who are they? They suddenly appeared to help in battle and disappeared as if they had all evaporated with large-scale spatial movement. After the capture of Wallen, the Allied Forces had to stay there for a while to deal with the aftermath. Allied Forces Command Post. "...We have finished the damage report." They discussed the overall damage suffered by each army and how to deal with it. "As soon as the wounded are treated, we will march to the next target. Since the damage suffered was less than expected, we can prepare to move quickly." The emperor did not speak of what needed to be said. Everyone knew that the vanguard unit that the empire had hidden until now was the army that appeared today. There were numerous master classes and archmages. No country had ever had such a level of power. It was not for nothing that magicians and master classes were called the strongest people in humanity. Even if all of humanity were combined, there were only about one to two hundred magicians and master classes in one era. There may be hidden ones whose names are not known, but there are not many such recluses. It was more than ten times the standard of that era. The emperor maintained an attitude of not wanting to explain anything. But those sitting in the command post could not help but feel uneasy about the emperor's silence. The commander of the Holy Knights said that the emperor was trying to turn everything upside down alone, so they should shut up and follow him without asking for an explanation. The emperor takes all responsibility. However, after witnessing the majesty of that army, everyone could not help but be afraid. Is it possible to take responsibility for such a powerful army? Is it really an army with no problems? What if they really joined hands with the Demon King? If what they just faced was the Demon King's army, how does the emperor plan to take responsibility for it? "Your Majesty... Did you really join hands with the Demon King?" Finally, someone who couldn't overcome their anxiety gathered the courage to speak up. The emperor looked at the person who spoke with a calm expression. "Could that be possible?" The emperor calmly denied their speculation. "It seems like we can't hide it anymore." Emperor Berthus slowly nodded his head and finally smiled faintly. "I have obtained dark magic that can resurrect the dead even stronger than when they were alive." Everyone's eyes widened as if they were about to burst from his bombshell declaration. There were two different expressions on the faces of the others. The commander of the Holy Knights, Roen, showed a faint smile. Louise von Schwarzer bit her lip as if something was coming. "It's an army of immortals who are stronger than when they were alive and can be reintroduced to the battlefield through a slight regeneration process even if they die." "Many materials were needed for that." "Once-great human heroes, warriors, knights, and mages. All those who slept in our praise and praise are resurrected and fighting for humanity." "And we are resurrecting and re-enlisting the many sacrifices who died after the Gate incident." "You probably thought that the heroes who died were properly laid to rest after the funeral procedures. No, not at all." "I stole their bodies and resurrected them as undead and put them back into this war." "I call that army Immortal." "That's the truth you were curious about." "Joining hands with the Demon King." "How could I, who is humanity's enemy, join hands with the Demon King?" The emperor laughed. "Such a ridiculous thing, it couldn't possibly happen." It was a bitter laugh. "So don't die recklessly." The emperor said in a cool tone. "Unless you want to become Immortal." Everyone could only freeze in front of the emperor's smile. "And..." The emperor smiled meaningfully again. "Did I join hands with the Demon King, or was it one of you?" The emperor threw a bombshell. Not just one, but two. * * * Is it bad to join hands with the Demon King, or is it bad to resurrect dead comrades and put them back into battle? No one can deny that both are bad. When the emperor suddenly revealed the secret, each commander of the allied forces could only fall into a panic. And the emperor didn't just reveal one secret. There are those among the allied forces who are in league with the Demon King. As if asking when they had kept the secret until now, the emperor revealed a shocking truth that would surprise everyone. An army of undead called Immortal. The existence of those who betrayed humanity. Everyone must now think about it. "Who betrayed humanity? Who sided with the Demon King? As the truth is revealed one by one, accidents that should not have happened occur. The empire and the emperor have turned to dark magic to end the war. Among the dark magic, there is a level of dark magic that is accepted by society, but dark magic related to undead is naturally prohibited. And the details are not just about raising undead. It is an insult to the flesh and soul of those who died honorably in battle. For the sake of ending the Gate incident, the emperor will be protected for now. However, there is no guarantee that what can be justified now can be justified later. The empire has touched a power that should not be touched. First, it insults the deaths of great heroes in human history. Second, it resurrects those who were someone's comrades and family members to use them as undead. Although responsibility cannot be held accountable now, someday the empire must pay the price for touching the forbidden power, assuming there is enough power to do so. Those who have learned of this incident are no different from those who have learned the justification for destroying the empire at any time after humanity is rebuilt. After everything has improved and there is a reason to destroy the empire, there will surely be those who want to use it. Therefore, the empire was already sentenced to death from the moment it touched that power. If there were groups who betrayed humanity and sided with the Demon King in this situation, those who held the righteous club would have searched for them with fiery eyes. But the situation is different now. The emperor has gone mad. The empire may be able to maintain its existence by force for now, but it will soon be ignored by everyone. The story that many people have already turned their backs on the empire due to the civilian massacre that occurred in the imperial palace has also spread within the Allied Forces. The fact that there are those who sided with the Demon King implies that the Demon King may have plans to use humans and keep them alive. Choosing the Demon King may also be one of the ways to survive. The identity of the Immortals and the betrayers of humanity. By throwing these two truths together, Berthus has caused great confusion in people's minds. Where did the Demon King reach? Is it the empire that wielded strong power but can never be forgiven for its actions? Or is it the Demon King, who may be the culprit of all this and may swallow humanity? Both are terrible. However, if you do not choose a winner, you may have to face another destruction after barely surviving the first. The time to choose is approaching. And... "Oh, ho..." Rowen, the commander of the Holy Knights, smiled faintly as he received an internal report on the current situation in Gradium, the imperial capital. "Interesting things seem to be happening..." In front of Rowen was a torn piece of paper, roughly written with a wall script. "Is this what's hanging in the streets of the imperial capital?" "Yes, commander." Rumors were spreading in the imperial capital. "The emperor caused the Gate Incident." Such absurd rumors were slowly but surely spreading.